About Colleen
Colleen Jeffus is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on anxiety and trauma-related symptoms. She guides people through practical steps to regain a sense of control. Her approach centers on building strengths and learning to manage difficult emotions.
Colleen earned a Master of Science in Psychology in 2011 and a Master of Social Work in 2014. She has 12 years of clinical experience working with individuals facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, struggles with self-esteem, LGBT-related concerns, and addictions.
Background and approach
In sessions she helps people identify which parts of life feel most impacted and sets clear, manageable goals. Conversations move at the client’s pace and focus on concrete skills for calming, coping, and problem solving. Colleen emphasizes empathy and a nonjudgmental stance to make it easier to talk about painful topics.
Therapy focuses on uncovering personal strengths and building new ways to understand emotions. She supports clients as they practice healthier habits and test out different strategies between sessions. Progress is framed as steady steps rather than quick fixes.
Colleen practices from New York as an LCSW. Sessions are offered in English and are available in multiple online formats. She works in partnership with people to tailor the plan to each person’s needs and goals.
Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits
Colleen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on managing anxiety and addressing trauma symptoms. One common approach is skill-based work that teaches concrete tools for calming the nervous system and reducing immediate distress. These techniques help when worry, panic, or intrusive memories interfere with daily life.Another useful approach centers on identifying personal strengths and applying them to current problems. This method helps people recognize what already works for them and build on those patterns to improve coping and confidence over time.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds. The aim is to find strategies that feel practical and sustainable for the individual.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can work with lower bandwidth, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and text options support ongoing reflection between meetings. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work between sessions.
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- Experience
- 12 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English
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